Aspergillus candidus, a common contaminant of grain dust, may represent an important
respiratory hazard to grain workers, considering its immunomodulating capability by
producing p-terphenyl metabolites and terprenins, potent cytotoxic substances. However,
there are only three cases of A. candidus infection in the English literature, one fatal solitary
brain mass and two onychomycosis. We describe the first case of invasive pulmonary
infection and skin abscesses due to A. candidus, determination of minimal inhibitory …